Monument record MLI43369 - Pillbox and Gun Emplacement, East Fen Lane, Midville
Summary
A Second World War concrete pillbox emplacement for a 6 pounder Hotchkiss anti-tank gun, off East Fen Lane, Midville.
Type and Period (2)
- GUN EMPLACEMENT (Second World War to 21st Century - 1940 AD to 2050 AD)
- PILLBOX (Second World War to 21st Century - 1940 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A type 28a concrete pillbox emplacement for a 6 pounder Hotchkiss anti-tank gun. It formed a pair of gun emplacements with the structure on land off Horbling Lane (see MLI43370). There remain a number of this type of emplacement around Sibsey, Stickney and Stickford. They are all equipped with the holdfast with 9 bolts which was designed to accommodate the 6 pounder Hotchkiss gun. Originally intended for naval use, this gun was put into First Word War tanks many of which were built in Lincoln and then in store. Many of these emplacements were constructed in the GHQ line where they were given different embrasures and the fittings for the scarce 2 pounder anti-tank gun. {1}{2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI16825 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Notes. -.
- <2> SLI4545 Unpublished Document: Dr Mike Osborne. 1999. Defence of Britain Gazetteer. p.5.
- <3> SLI14623 Digital Archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Archive. 5228.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 35307 56630 (14m by 9m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MIDVILLE, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 24 2023 12:55PM
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